La Plata Peak stands 14,336' tall and is the fifth highest fourteener in Colorado. For those of you non Spanish speaking folks, "la plata" means silver. The summit is similar to Uncompahgre in the fact that it has a rounded peak, which makes it very easy to pick out from the Arkansas valley floor. We hiked the standard Northwest Trail from HWY 82, for a round trip of 10 miles in length, and bagged that baby in about 5.5 hours hiking time! An absolutely beautiful hike!
You cross a bridge after about the first 3/4 of a mile in, don't blow by too fast cause there are some really sweet mineral formations.
Tobs and I feeling great for the start of this trip.
Just pausing for a little snack and photo op. The morning sun always cast some dramatic shadows along the mountains, it's pretty amazing!
Brian, feeling good about bagging another fourteener, while enjoying a breathtaking view!
Looking West from the summit of La Plata Peak
Looking Northeast toward Ellingwood Ridge
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